Samples where recede or its synonyms are used according to this definition

The enemy withdrew

The limo pulled away from the curb

Synonyms for recede in the sense of this definition

(recede is a kind of ...) change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

"How fast does your new car go?""We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus""The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect""The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell""news travelled fast"